Archive for January 2017
Andy Berke | Building a Safer City
Every person in our community needs to feel safe. It’s hard to sit out on your porch or visit a neighbor if you’re worried about falling victim to crime. Over the last few years, I have pushed to make sure we do everything we can to provide the safety and security all Chattanoogans deserve. Whether…
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Andy Berke: Building a Fairer Economy in Chattanooga
When I started my campaign for Mayor over 4 years ago, I laid out a vision of Chattanooga that I still believe in today: a city with small businesses popping up on every corner; a place where no matter what zip code you live in, you have the tools you need to get a job.…
Read MoreAndy Berke: Making Every Chattanooga Neighborhood a Great Place to Live
Everyone wants a great place to live. In Chattanooga, I want that to be the case no matter what zip code you live in. Making neighborhoods strong not only improves housing and quality of life, it also improves the economy around the neighborhood. That’s why over the past four years I’ve worked each day to…
Read MoreMayor Berke announces plans to clean up old Lupton City Mill Site
January 6, 2017 — Today Mayor Berke and Councilman Jerry Mitchell were joined by residents of the Lupton City neighborhood to announce the cleanup of the old Dixie Yarn Factory Mill. Lupton City was once a thriving mill town built by John T Lupton in 1920. The mill closed in 2009, and was sold to…
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